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(1) This policy covers the provision of vehicles to eligible employees as part of their employment conditions. These vehicles are funded from pre-tax earnings of the employee (salary sacrificed) and are subsidised by Western Sydney University to reflect the work-related use of that vehicle. (2) Vehicles are made available by the University to provide eligible employees with work-related transport to reflect the multi-campus nature of the University and the expectation that senior employees travel to campuses other than their "base" campus for business purposes. (3) Vehicles are leased from a contracted fleet management agency who manages the vehicle procurement, disposal and maintenance throughout the life of the lease. (4) The following definitions apply for the purpose of this policy: (5) University employees eligible to obtain this benefit under the Salary Sacrifice (Vehicles) Policy are: (6) The University reserves the right to automatically adjust the basis of calculation of salary sacrifice for any changes in government taxation policy involving Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST). Such changes will normally be applied from the date of legislation. (7) Where the actual vehicle usage falls outside of the tolerance allowed on the annual estimate, the leasing company may (8) The default subsidy is based on 50% business / 50% private usage. (9) The University has adopted the following break-up of costs that will apply to all salary sacrifice vehicles: (10) Eligible Employees will be required to nominate the expected annual usage of the vehicle in km as the basis of the operating and lease costs for the vehicle. The leasing company allows a tolerance on the nominated usage and also has a tolerance on the overall usage of the University leased fleet. The leasing company monitors individual vehicle use by the km readings provided through fuel cards. Where usage falls outside of the tolerance allowed on the annual estimate, the leasing company may adjust the package costs and this will be passed on to the Operator for the remainder of the lease. (11) The length of the vehicle lease term will normally be two to three years except in the case of an employee employed on a (12) Operators are not able to return the vehicle during periods of leave from the University. The Operator will (13) A Salary Sacrifice Vehicles will be comprehensively insured as part of the package cost. The policy covers the vehicle (14) The University will meet the excess costs (including any age or experience loading applicable to the driver) for the (15) Eligible Employees may access the range of vehicles approved by the University to be offered by the University’s (16) Vehicles are purchased at either NSW State Government contract pricing, or under fleet discount pricing (17) "Tool of Trade" vehicles are limited to University selected base model vehicles with carrying capacity of greater than one tonne. (18) Eligible Employees may select a limited range of University approved, dealer supplied options that do not significantly increase the capital cost of the vehicle. (19) Options are costed to the employee's package as part of the overall lease payment. (20) The leasing provider retains equity in all vehicles. Disposal or change-over of vehicles must be arranged through the (21) The Operator is deemed to be in control of the vehicle as a default position. The Operator is responsible for: (22) Operators are to keep the vehicle in a condition which reflects the standards of the University and are responsible for (23) Employees who do not follow the requirements of this policy and its procedures in relation to their responsibilities may (24) Eligible employees who opt for a salary sacrifice vehicle are ineligible for the use of a pool vehicle or for claiming reimbursement for private vehicle usage. (25) All procurement (and disposal) requests involving salary sacrifice vehicles must be made using the V2 Form and are required to be authorised by the appropriate delegate. (26) The Procurement Services will advise the Office of People of the salary sacrifice amount based upon the Vehicle Schedule value and the costs of options added.. (27) The default position for the vehicle subsidy provided by the University is 50% of the operating and lease costs. This reflects the multi-campus nature of the University and the expectation that Eligible Employees travel to campuses other than their "base" campus for business purposes. (28) Where an Eligible Employee has a business use that is significantly greater than 50%, they should contact the Procurement Services to determine if a logbook could be completed to justify an alternative subsidy level. 80% business usage is the maximum level that would be considered for subsidy by the University. (29) Operators are responsible for promptly reporting accidents involving the vehicle, as well as any damage to the vehicle to the University Claims Manager. (30) Where an employee does not comply with these responsibilities and, as a result, the University is forced to incur repair costs or suffer abnormal loss on disposal, the employee will be held responsible for the costs or loss. (31) Abnormal wear and tear will be established by reference to the Australian Fleet Lessor's Association Guide to Fair Wear and Tear available at www.afla.com.au. Any additional cost involved will be recovered fully over a subsequent 12 month period.Salary Sacrifice (Vehicles) Policy
Section 1 - Purpose and Context
Section 2 - Definitions
Top of PageSection 3 - Policy Statement
Part A - Staff Eligibility
Part B - Changes in Lease Costs
adjust the package costs and this will be passed on to the Operator for the remainder of the lease.Section 4 - Procedures
Part C - Basis of Costing
fixed term contract where it may be the remaining duration of their contract.
continue to meet the subsidised vehicle cost during all periods of leave, regardless of the type of leave.Part D - Insurance
being driven by the Operator and, with the approval of the Operator, other people who have an appropriate
licence. The University insurance policy has an excess for at fault accidents which may include an age or experience
loading for the vehicle driver at the time of the accident.
first at fault accident by a University Staff member in a calendar year. The Operator will be personally charged 50% of the excess (including any loadings) for a second at fault accident in a calendar year and 100% of the excess (including any loadings) for any subsequent at fault accidents in a calendar year.Part E - Choice of Motor Vehicles
approved lease provider however, vehicles which exceed the luxury car tax threshold, are V8 powered, are regarded as high
performance vehicles (e.g. V6 petrol turbo) or are commercial vehicles over 1 tonne capacity will not be provided.
applicable to the University or the leasing provider where this is available. This may require the vehicle to be purchased
from a specific dealership.Optional Extras
Part F - Equity in Vehicles
leasing provider in conjunction with the University's Procurement Services.Part G - Operator Responsibilities
recommended manufacturer schedule through the leasing provider's arrangements. Car cleaning costs are not to be
charged to the University – refer to the University Personal and Discretionary Expenditure Policy;
vehicle. Action may be taken to restrict use by non-University employees for serious breaches of law such as road
rage incidents.
arranging the routine maintenance and servicing of the vehicle under the contractual arrangements provided by the
leasing provider.
be subject to disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the relevant staff agreements.Part H - Initiating Access to a Salary Sacrificed Vehicle
Part I - Costing of Subsidy
Part J - Abnormal Wear and Tear and/or Damage
Section 5 - Guidelines